Over 575,000 leave Kathmandu Valley for Dashain

KATHMANDU: More than 576,000 travellers have departed the Kathmandu Valley since Ghatasthapana to celebrate Bada Dashain in their respective home districts.

According to the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office, approximately 576,000 individuals—comprising around 228,000 women and 349,000 men—left the capital using nearly 80,000 vehicles. Traffic movement has surged significantly across major exit checkpoints, including Nagdhunga, Pharping, Thankot, Bhimdhunga, Tinpiple, Sankhu, Bhaktapur, and Bhattedanda.

Chief of Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police, Senior Superintendent of Police Suresh Prasad Kafle, stated that security personnel are deployed around the clock to manage the passenger surge, maintain smooth vehicular flow, and minimize road accidents. Traffic authorities have urged drivers and long-distance travelers to maintain vigilance regarding vehicle conditions, driver health, and duty hours to ensure safe travel throughout the festive season.